Medical
When should new prescriptions be turned into CCSS?
Prior to starting the medication.
What should be the formula for your daily notes?
What the individual does, what you do to support, and the individual's response?
How often are emergency drills due?
Every 3 months (quarterly).
How long do you have to notify your program manager in the case of a reportable incident?
Within 4 hours.
If an individual chokes and you use back blows to resolve it, who do you need to call and when?
Call 911, the guardian, and the program manager within 4 hours.
What is the deadline for turning in MARs at the beginning of the month?
by 5pm on the 3rd.
Which routine supports/risks need to be documented on in your weekly note?
All of them. If a support/risk did not apply, document that it did not apply (e.g., “No scheduled medical appointments occurred”).
How often are water tests due?
Yearly.
Should the refrigerator and pantry be accessible to individuals (for access to food)?
Yes, unless specific restrictions are approved by Local Human Rights Committee (LHRC).
If the individual you support is diagnosed with a pressure injury at the dermatologist, who do you call that day and what paperwork is needed?
Call the guardian, program manager, and nurse within 4 hours. Submit a medical form and prescription orders.
What are the five rights of medication administration?
Person, route, drug, dose, time.
Name some types of supports that can be used in documentation to illustrate how you supported an individual.
Physical assistance, modeling, verbal reminders, step-by-step instructions, gesturing.
What is the highest allowed water temperature?
120°F.
What areas of the home can an individual access?
Any room except the provider’s personal bedroom.
Who should have a key to the bedroom of the individual you support?
The staff providing support and the individual.
Can you administer a medication written as "Give 1-2 tablets every 2-4 hours"?
No. The prescription must be specific and not open-ended.
If you document something like a bruise, scratch, or skin irritation, how long should you keep documenting the issue?
Document progression daily until the issue is healed.
What must be on all food and drinks in the freezer, refrigerator, and cabinets?
Expiration dates and labels with contents.
When are DMV driving records due for Providers and DSPs?
February of each year.
If you have a keypad lock on your front door, who should have the access code?
Staff providing supports and the individual.
What are the only injections medication aides are allowed to give?
EpiPen, Glucagon, and Insulin.
How do you document if an individual chose not to participate in an activity?
Indicate “declined” or “chose not to.”
What documents should be posted in the home?
Human rights poster, emergency numbers, copy of the most recent license, evacuation routes (with egress routes posted by each exit).
Who is responsible for hiring, firing, training, and ensuring compliance for all backup DSPs working in the home?
The provider(s)
Name one HCBS right other than having a key to their bedroom.
Decorating their room, accessing the community when desired, painting their room any color, or choosing what TV programs to watch.